November 27, 2023
South Africa: Collaboration Is Key to Moving SA Towards a Water Secure Future
Collaboration is critical in moving South Africa towards a more water secure future that in all essence, is the pursuit towards the fundamental preservation of life. Read more »
South Africa: Men and Boys Can Break the Cycle of Violence - President Ramaphosa
As the country marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that men and boys can break the… Read more »
South Africa: Fight Against Gbvf Must Continue Throughout the Year
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, has called on all of society to fight back against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) every day of the year. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Honours Those Fighting GBV
As the country observes the annual 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children campaign, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is highlighting the work of its… Read more »
South Africa: All Systems Go for KZN Vehicle Licence Numbering System Rollout
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is confident with the state of readiness for the rollout of the new vehicle licence numbering system for the province, which will commence… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Receives Global Credit Ratings Boost
Eskom has welcomed the decision by global ratings agency S&P Global to upgrade the power utility's credit rating to 'B' from 'CCC+' with a stable outlook on the company's… Read more »
November 26, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Reduces Load Shedding to Stage 4
Eskom has seen a significant improvement in its generating capacity due the return of some generating units that were lost to service and the replenishment of emergency reserves at… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Committed to Ending Gender-Based Violence - Deputy President
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated that government remains committed to work aimed at eradicating the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Read more »
November 23, 2023
South Africa: Nxesi Denies Allegations of Corruption in R5 Billion UIF Jobs Deal
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is set to file court papers to set aside the controversial R5-billion Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) jobs deal with Thuja Holdings. Read more »
South Africa: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged At 8.25 Percent
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25%. Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Prosecuting Authority Determined to Re-Enrol Eskom Corruption Matter
The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) says it is confident that the Eskom Kusile R2.2 billion tender matter related to former Eskom interim CEO… Read more »
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Opens Bursary Applications for 2024 Academic Year
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has urged all learners who wish to enter the post-school system and students, who do not have financial assistance to… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: At Brics Meeting, Ramaphosa Calls for an Immediate and Comprehensive Ceasefire in Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the international community to agree on urgent and concrete actions to end the suffering in Gaza and establish a path towards a just and… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Launch 16 Days of Activism Campaign
The implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (NSP - GBVF) will be among the awareness activities to take centre stage during this year's… Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Interventions Implemented to Address Port Delays
Transnet says it is implementing a number of urgent interventions to address the backlogs at the Port of Durban and to ease the congestion at Richards Bay. Read more »
South Africa: Footballers Urged to Plan for Future
With football being a relatively short career, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has encouraged athletes to learn the business of football and its supporting… Read more »
South Africa: BMA, SARS Collaborate to Ease Traffic Congestion
Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has signed an agreement with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to ease traffic congestion at the… Read more »
South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Scores R1.5bn Seizure Order
The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit, in collaboration with a special illegal mining unit in the South African Police Service, has obtained a provisional… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: Millions of South Africans Heed Voter Registration Weekend Call
South Africans heeded the call and headed to their voting stations in numbers to register for the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial Elections. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Reiterates Call for an End to Gaza Conflict
Cabinet has reiterated the call made by African leaders for an end to the conflict in Gaza, during the African-Saudi Summit in Riyadh hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Read more »
South Africa: Brics Countries to Meet On Israel-Palestine Conflict
The BRICS group of nations is expected to gather for an Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East Situation on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Briefs On Outcome of First Voter Registration Weekend
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it will later today provide details on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend which took place on Saturday, 18 and… Read more »
November 19, 2023
South Africa: One Million People Registered to Vote On Saturday - Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission says while the second day of the Voter Registration Weekend has started exceedingly well, at the close of day one of the weekend, over a million… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Shedding to Replenish Emergency Reserves
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said on Sunday that Eskom was ramping up power cuts to replenish emergency reserves. Read more »
South Africa: S&P Keeps SA Credit Ratings Unchanged
Government says it has noted Standard and Poor (S&P) Global Ratings' decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and 'BB',… Read more »